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Spring ‘18
Learning on Location
ILR527 The Culture of the Islamic
World: Class andTour
6 sessions, 16 hours
This course will touch upon every aspect of Islamic culture
including religion, languages, art and music, science, medicine,
technological, food, history and the influence of the spice
trade. The last session of the course will be a Saturday day trip
to the Diyanet Center of America in Lanham, Maryland where
you will tour a mosque. The tour includes lunch at a Middle
Eastern restaurant before you head to the Smithsonian to view
Islamic Art at the Freer/Sackler Gallery. Seats are limited to 20
students. The price of lunch is included in the course fee. Note:
No refunds after close of business 3/8. This tour will utilize a
FCC shuttle bus; not a motor coach.
Instructor: Erum Marfani is a full-time professor of
Mathematics at FCC. She has bachelor degrees in political
science and mathematics as well as a Masters in statistics. She
has lived in Maryland most of her life and is a proud Frederick
resident. She loves to learn about different cultures and is
learning her 6th and 7th languages. In her spare time, Erum
likes to cook, read, and watch old movies.
4-Digit Number: 8123
Class: Thu, 5:30pm - 7pm, 3/15 – 4/28
No Class: 3/29, 4/5
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E124A
Tour: Sat, 8:30am - 5pm, 4/18 in Conference Center (E Building)/ Meet in
Lobby
for pick up
Tuition: $60.00 Fee: $179.00 Total: $239.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR844 Francis Scott Key: In the
Footsteps of a PatriotWalking Tour
1 Session, 5 hours
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take a full-day look
at the life, times and achievements of Frederick’s most famous
former resident, Francis Scott Key. The author of our Star-
Spangled Banner is one of the least recognized, and known,
celebrities in the universe. What were his ties to Frederick,
and how did he become famous? What were his strengths and
weaknesses? Award-winning researcher/documentarian Chris
Haugh will guide you through Francis Scott Key’s Frederick with
a walking tour of significant sights, interspersed with lecture
opportunities. Note: Be sure to bring your comfortable shoes
for some moderate walking. A boxed lunch will be included.
Meet at the Chapel in Mount Olivet cemetery. No refunds after
close of business 5/4.
Instructor: Chris Haugh (see page 22 for bio)
4-Digit Number: 8130
Fri , 9:30am - 3pm, 5/11
Location: Meet at the Chapel in Mount Olivet Cemetery
Total: $69.00
ILR618 Hero’s Tour
2 sessions, 11 hours
Let's pay tribute to America's true heroes: the men and women
who have served in our local and national law enforcement
agencies and those who have served in the U.S. Armed
Forces. We will visit some of the lesser-known memorials in
Washington - the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the
Navy and Air Force Memorials, the National Guard Memorial/
Museum and the new American Veterans Disabled for Life
Memorial. We'll make a stop at Union Station for lunch, where
there are quick casual restaurants and a full food court. The
cost of lunch is not included in the tour. Your tour includes an
optional 2 hour pre-tour class one week prior to the tour to
learn about the history of these memorials and the process of
getting memorials approved and funded. Wear comfortable
shoes as this tour does involve some walking; if you have
mobility issues please contact our Registration Office to inquire
about special accommodations. The cost of lunch is not included
in the tour. Note: No refunds after close of business 5/10.
Instructor: Marsha Adelson is a retired Federal Employee
who has spent the last 10+ years as a Licensed Professional Tour
Guide in Washington, DC. She has over 20 years of experience
teaching first aid, music and leadership skills as a volunteer
for various organizations. She has lived in the Washington
Metropolitan Area her whole life and enjoys sharing the beauty,
history and uniqueness of our Nation’s Capital with others
through tours and lectures.
4-Digit Number: 8129
Pre-tour class: Thu, 2pm - 4pm, 5/17
Location: Sweadner Hall
Tour: Thu, 8:30am - 6pm, 5/24 in Conference Center (E Building)/ Meet in
Lobby
Total: $109.00
Learning on Location (continued)
Coming Soon!
Overnight Trip to Monticello • June 1-2, 2018
Stay tuned for details.